Special Events

Idaho Springs Events Summer 2017

JUNESummer KickoffSaturday June 3rd11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Parade down Miner Street followed by a FREE BBQ at Citizens Park about Noon. BBQ sandwiches and all the fixings. It’s a great way to kickstart the summer.

JULYCity 4th of July Celebration Tuesday July 4th1:00 PM-2:30 PM Lee Simms and the Platte River Band3:00 PM-4:30 PM Dotsero5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Delta Sonics7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Nacho MenTriple Bypass Saturday and Sunday July 9-10 The Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride is recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the nation. A one or two-day cycling event, celebrating its 29th year, the Triple Bypass takes you on a gorgeous tour through the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.For more information please visit www.triplebypass.org/home.phpBob Cook Mt Evans Memorial Hill ClimbSaturday July 15The Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill climb is an iconic bicycle race that takes place on the highest paved road in the United States. It was run for the first time in 1962. It was renamed in 1981 in honor of five-time race winner Bob Cook, who died of cancer at the age of 23. For more information please visit www.bicyclerace.com16th Annual Idaho Springs Tommy knockers Mining Days Festival and Pack Burro RaceSunday July 23
Please join us for the 16th Annual Idaho Springs Tommy knocker Mining Days Festival and Pack Burro Race! This event is FREE for spectators to attend, and $50 for participants.
This race is between 4 and 6 miles which is a great distance for first timers!! Weigh In’s begin at 10:00am followed by a parade and all Burro Race entrants must participate – the burro race will begin at 12:00 pm on Miner Street in Idaho Springs.
For entry information visit www.laughingvalleyranchco@gmail.com

August39th Annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half MarathonAugust 12thStart time is 8:00 am sharp! Race start is in Georgetown, next to Georgetown Lake on the frontage road. The race finishes in Idaho Springs at 12th and Miner St. The post race celebration is in Clear Creek football field in Idaho Springs, there are a number of exits along I-70 where your fans can view the race.More info at www.gtishalf.com